An interesting capital reused as a labrum
Byzantine era, 11th - 12th century; alt. cm 25; diam. cm 45; A font (labrum) carved from a capital and characterized by wide curved grooves. The decoration is executed in high relief and consists of twelve male figures, the twelve apostles, in prayer and with a sacred text in hand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a gentleman.
Estimate: GBP: 10.000-12.000
Price realized | 6'500 GBP |
Starting price | 6'000 GBP |